Sound front TOPSAIL TIME, dock, pet friendly, awesome view, a secret treasure

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A living room with a large window offering a view of a dock and sunset. There is a comfortable armchair with a pillow, a glass coffee table, and a TV stand with a flat-screen TV.
A covered deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water with boats and a distant shoreline.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a bar area, and a seating arrangement.
A room with a view of a sunset over a marina, a chair with a 'Gone to the Beach' pillow, and a folding table.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a long stretch of beach, a dense settlement, and a marked area with a red circle.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this cottage is on the waterfront. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 58 min drive - 72.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound front TOPSAIL TIME, dock, pet friendly, awesome view, a secret treasure pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sound front TOPSAIL TIME, dock, pet friendly, awesome view, a secret treasure?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sound front TOPSAIL TIME, dock, pet friendly, awesome view, a secret treasure?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound front TOPSAIL TIME, dock, pet friendly, awesome view, a secret treasure?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound front TOPSAIL TIME, dock, pet friendly, awesome view, a secret treasure located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Missiles and More Museum and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot right on the sound. Sunset every night from the porch. Nice dock for fishing, swimming, kayaking. Short walk to restaurants, shops, putt-putt, Lewis's Seafood (fresh catch daily!). Also close to the town park with a playground, pickleball, and basketball hoops. Great beach access nearby. If you want to wake up to a gret view of the sound, this is the place
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and very clean and nice house, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful! Very comfortable beds and furniture and the kitchen had everything we needed ! The dock provided a great spot for fishing! Sound view of the sunsets was priceless ! Thank you Edna. She was a great hostess!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geat Place and Great Location!

Great Place and Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location !

Great location to enjoy the sound and beach for first timers to topsail! Great communication and help from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topsail Vacation

Perfect location, walking distance to shops, playground, beach and direct access for fishing off the private pier. We have stayed here on several trips over the last years and will continue coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach week

Great location. House was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Enjoyed every second of our stay, perfect,thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful vacation

This was our first time staying sound side, and it won’t be our last.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Awesome weekend, thanks Edna! The place was wonderful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect!! The house is centrally located in Topsail Beach. Walking and/or biking distance to everything. We only drove in our car to see what the next towns were like. The house is a little dated, but newer living room furniture makes it cozy. If you are thinking of staying here, remember to bring coffee, tea bags and Kleenex to name a few things. The kayaks were great as we were able to enjoy a quick ride out to sand dunes. Tuck’s sunset cruise was a nice boat ride - although no sun was out to set. Overall, nice place. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

I booked the property because my son was getting married and it was in close proximity to the venue. It was also dog friendly. It’s such a beautiful beach cottage. The host was friendly, accommodating and such a pleasure to work with. My only regret was if I wasn’t so busy with the wedding I could have enjoyed staying at the property more. But while I was there amazing deck views. We even saw dolphins. Totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in the island

This is the perfect get-away. This is the best location on the entire island. It is truly a gem. We loved being able to fish off the pier and take the kayaks out to the sandbar in the sound (a dream come true for me), and to swim in the sound just steps from the cottage. The cottage is on a quiet street but within walking distance to the Gift Basket, Beach Shop and Grill, Putt Putt, Jolly Roger, etc. Edna is wonderful to work with - super nice and accommodating. Sweet, sweet time there!!! Very thankful!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on time with topsail time

This place is absolutely amazing. It’s quaint and gives the laidback local feel. We have stayed many places in topsail, but this one takes the cake. The view is outstanding. The dock is perfect for fishing and docking a boat. We have a 225 Seahunt and had zero issues docking here. The house sits on the ICWW in a no wake zone so you don’t have to worry about waves causing your boat to rock into the dock. It’s also great because you can take your floats and lounge around in the water without being tossed around. I cant say enough great things about this place. I am always weary when reading reviews because everyone has their own opinion, but I can assure you that this is the perfect place to rent. Edna is a doll as well. She is incredibly responsive and looks out for you during your stay. She’s available all the time and gives great recommendations. By far the best host we have encountered. We can’t wait to stay here again. This will be our go to from now on. Thank you Edna for sharing this wonderful piece of paradise and being so great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for a better sunset view! Yard, sound side beach/dock, and close proximity to ocean made for the perfect family vacation, especially with 2 year old and dog in tow. Access to kayaks made for great trips to the low tide sandbar and panorama windows kept you connected to the outdoors at all times. Loved walking into town to grab seafood, extra supplies, and dinner one night. Inside is cozy and common area is great for lounging. Kitchen is tight for meal prepping for a large group, especially without a dishwasher. Bedrooms are small, but nice to have the 2nd full bath off the primary. As mentioned in the listing, owner lives next door so they may access their boat from your dock. Beware of parking at the beach access, they ticket quickly and no longer accept yearly permits. Overall we loved Topsail Time and are still beaming about the incredible time we had! A few upgrades and this could be one of the best rentals on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

We had an amazing weekend staying here. The views were gorgeous and the cottage felt like home. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fun decor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven

This was the perfect cottage for our family of three. Edna was such an incredible host and made us feel at home. We will definitely be back! The sunset views from the back porch can not be beat, best we’ve ever seen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sound front cottage

Great location & easy walk to shops/restaurants. Pet, family, kid friendly house. Beautiful sound front sunset views. Sandbar nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

Topsail Time cottage is perfect in every way. I have left there feeling refreshed and looking very much forward to my next stay. The house is wonderful and everything you need is there. The views are amazing and morning coffee of the porch with dolphins, birds, and boat watching were so beautiful. Edna is so easy to reach should you have a need. Highly recommend her place!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Being on the sound was perfect for our family. We fished, jumped off the dock, watched the dolphins swim by and searched for shells all right in front of the house. Our 3 year old grandson loved digging in the sand on our own little beach. The beach house had all the accommodations we needed. Edna was immediately responsive when I called with questions. It is a lovely home to spend your vacation in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Little Beach House!

Topsail Time is positively perfect - darling, comfortable furnishings, gorgeous views, and ideal location! We are in love and hope to return many times in the future! Host is wonderful and we are so grateful to have experienced a magical, relaxing week with our adult kids and dogs tucked away between sea and sound. 💗☀️🏝
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great Stay

We enjoyed this cute gem of a house for Memorial Day. Being a short walk to the beach but on the intercoastal side, it was the best of both worlds. We enjoyed the kayaks and swings and the kids liked playing football on the lawn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April at Topsail

Excellent weather. Beautiful view of sound … windows across the whole back of the house. And we enjoyed watching the boats go by. We enjoyed local seafood. We also surf fished at North Topsail. Edna was extremely welcoming and accommodating. This is our third stay here. We will come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat

From the moment we pulled up and saw the back yard on the water, with the dock and kayaks, we knew we were going to have a great time. As soon as we checked in, we went down and caught about 20 good size spot fish and swam. The next day we took kayaks into the channel and caught several good sized Blue fish for dinner. We stay on TI several times a year and always get a different place to experience new things. I am already figuring out when we can go back to Edna’s place. It was the perfect relaxing and refreshing oasis for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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